PA Gaming On Pace To Become A $4 Billion Industry
The first quarter of 2021 was well above prior periods for gaming revenue, and if anything, the numbers are likely to increase.
→The first quarter of 2021 was well above prior periods for gaming revenue, and if anything, the numbers are likely to increase.
→It’s hard to pinpoint the reason, but Illinois leapfrogged PA in betting handle in February, which could become a trend.
→Fire companies, social clubs, and other nonprofits have seen gambling revenue losses from the pandemic, too, and hope to go online.
→Major League Baseball, which as recently as 2017 was in court to prevent legalized gambling on the sport, debuted a daily gambling show.
→Gambling ads from Flutter Entertainment during a show geared toward teens raised some eyebrows among responsible gambling advocates.
→Whether it’s about building brand awareness, customer acquisition, or fan engagement, the Eagles are traveling multiple paths with operators.
→The appointment of a senator’s wife as a $145,000-a-year state gaming regulator has drawn some media attention.
→According to a new survey, more than 75% of Pennsylvanians polled struggle to differentiate between state-authorized and unauthorized sites.
→While there’s uncertainty surrounding diminished COVID impact, the first revenue figures of 2021 offer optimism for PA gaming operators.
→If the COVID pandemic eases, it’s conceivable based on 2020 performance and expansion coming in 2021 that Pennsylvania could reach $4 billion in gaming revenue.
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